3 Questions: What to expect from respiratory illnesses, including Covid-19, this winter
MIT Medical Director Cecilia Stuopis says that while this is a time to be more vigilant, people should not panic.
New MIT internships expand research opportunities in Africa
University placements through MISTI aim to contribute to Africa’s growing research ecosystems.
A healthy wind
Health benefits of using wind energy instead of fossil fuels could quadruple if the most polluting power plants are selected for dialing down, new study finds.
A targeted approach to reducing the health impacts of crop residue burning in India
A new study shows how small-scale actions could improve air quality and health outcomes.
Coordinating climate and air-quality policies to improve public health
New MIT tool pinpoints policy combinations that maximize health benefits.
Does mask-wearing affect behavior?
New research, set in China, suggests that using masks for health reasons also leads people to behave more ethically.
SMART researchers develop quick test to determine immunity against Covid-19
Test that measures a person’s antibodies requires a drop of blood and takes just 10 minutes to show results.
J-WAFS awards $150K Solutions grant to Patrick Doyle and team for rapid removal of micropollutants from water
The grant will enable pilot-scale water treatment systems to be built and tested using sustainable hydrogel microparticles.
Assay determines the percentage of Omicron, other variants in Covid wastewater
Developed by the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology, the assay can provide new details about the type of SARS-CoV-2 circulating in a community.
New test may predict Covid-19 immunity
The paper test measures the level of neutralizing antibodies in a blood sample and could help people decide what protections they should take against infection.
3 Questions: What to expect from Covid-19 this fall
Cecilia Stuopis, Shawn Ferullo, and Ian A. Waitz discuss where things stand; explain the rationale behind the Institute’s testing and policies; and provide insights about what to expect this fall.
Friendly skies? Study charts Covid-19 odds for plane flights
Researchers calculate chances of catching the illness when aloft, though pandemic conditions keep shifting.
Emma Gibson: Optimizing health care logistics in Africa
The PhD student seeks to improve patient care by helping facilities use their limited resources more effectively.
Four researchers with MIT ties earn Schmidt Science Fellowships
International award supports early-career scientists and engineers as they pursue interdisciplinary works.
Startup lets doctors classify skin conditions with the snap of a picture
Piction Health, founded by Susan Conover SM ’15, uses machine learning to help physicians identify and manage skin disease.